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skull

/skĘŚl/

noun

Meaning

  • The main bones of the head considered as a unit; including the cranium, facial bones, and mandible.

  • A symbol for death; death's-head

  • The mind or brain.

  • A crust formed on the ladle, etc. by the partial cooling of molten metal.

  • The crown of the headpiece in armour.

  • A shallow bow-handled basket.

Synonyms

brainpan,
harnpan

verb

Meaning

  • To hit in the head with a fist, a weapon, or a thrown object.

  • To strike the top of (the ball).